Our Vision
Prevu3D: the future of digital twins is asset-based
Accelerate engineering, visualize and better understand operations with reality capture.
Our story
Prevu3D redefining digital twin software
Prevu3D, a Montreal-based tech company founded in 2017, is dedicated to leveraging the physical world to drive work efficiency and innovation. Our intuitive software solution bridges reality to the digital world, offering the most accurate representation of facilities for engineering, maintenance and operational needs.
With a growing team of 45 employees, we are focused on developing a digital twin software that empowers users to communicate, collaborate, and accelerate their digital transformation journey. Partnering with Brightspark, Cycle Capital, Desjardins Capital and McRock Capital, prominent early-stage investors specializing in digital solutions for the industrial market, marked significant milestones in our journey.
Prevu3D software is currently utilized across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, food production, oil and gas, and construction, with limitless possibilities for the future.
What we do
Go beyond visualization to understand your space with an asset-based solution
About Prevu3D
Leverage the power of 3D data

About Prevu3D
Leverage the power of 3D data
Prevu3D software connects engineering, manufacturing, and operational processes using reality capture. RealityPlatform™ automates converting point clouds into detailed meshes for improved scan data visualization. The RealityPlan™ tool integrates CAD and BIM for plan updates, while native plugins for Autodesk Revit, Inventor, SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and NVIDIA Omniverse speed up modeling from point clouds and meshes for efficient reality capture data utilization.
Our mission
We help enterprises connect real-world assets, data and people through 3D software solutions

Michel Besner boasts 20+ years of experience in developing and marketing innovative solutions in fields such as digital twins, business intelligence, social media, news analytics, television, films, and video games. With core competencies in strategic planning, product management, and business development, Michel has held leadership positions at major software companies and successful start-ups. He has been involved in over 8 acquisitions and several multimillion-dollar funding rounds.
Prior to joining Prevu3D, Michel held executive positions at MELS Studios, Meltwater, Kaydara, Alias, and Autodesk. Michel is a celebrated product visionary and recipient of multiple awards, including Personality of the Year – 2003/2004 by the Québec Federation of IT (FIQ – Fédération de l’Informatique du Québec).
Our team
Francis Malka
View bioFrancis Malka is VP of Engineering at PrevuD. He previously led the Digital Twin Platform at Unity Technologies and founded magicplan, an app for creating building plans, and Semantix, a semantic networks company. He developed the first grammar checker for Microsoft Office in 1995.
Francis is also President of the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, a board member of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, and an award-winning novelist. He studied viola at the Montreal Conservatory and mechanical engineering at École Polytechnique de Montréal.
Julie Osmond
View bioJulie Osmond is a Marketing, Brand, and Content Leader with 15+ years of experience in brand strategies, digital marketing, and content production. With a multifaceted background in both B2B and B2C arenas, she has driven growth and customer engagement through data-driven digital marketing campaigns for well-known companies like GardaWorld, Clarins, and Cadillac Fairview.
Julie excels at developing strategies that enhance brand awareness and deliver measurable results across digital channels. A natural leader, she inspires teams and fosters collaboration, while her cross-functional expertise ensures successful go-to-market plans that achieve both short- and long-term goals.
Kevin Ouellet
View bioKevin is a seasoned software and automation engineer with over 20 years of experience in development. As a former CTO and co-founder of Retinad VR, he pioneered the first virtual reality advertising and analytics platform in the global market. He excels in creating immersive technologies and innovative SaaS platforms and has previously lectured at École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS) in Montréal. Kevin’s passion for disruptive products drives his work in the field of immersive technologies.
Lydiane Cournoyer
View bioLydiane is the Head of People Operations at Prevu3D, where she completed her final internship as part of her Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Montreal. Since joining the company, she has played a key role in building the People & Culture department from the ground up. With a strong passion for labor law and innovative HR initiatives, Lydiane has established a dynamic department focused on continuous improvement and employee well-being. As a former high-level athlete, she brings the values of discipline, perseverance, and teamwork into her daily management approach.
Michel Besner
View bioMichel Besner boasts 20+ years of experience in developing and marketing innovative solutions in fields such as digital twins, business intelligence, social media, news analytics, television, films, and video games. With core competencies in strategic planning, product management, and business development, Michel has held leadership positions at major software companies and successful start-ups. He has been involved in over 8 acquisitions and several multimillion-dollar funding rounds.
Prior to joining Prevu3D, Michel held executive positions at MELS Studios, Meltwater, Kaydara, Alias, and Autodesk. Michel is a celebrated product visionary and recipient of multiple awards, including Personality of the Year – 2003/2004 by the Québec Federation of IT (FIQ – Fédération de l’Informatique du Québec).
Vincent Baillargeon
View bioWith over 7 years of consulting experience at one of the largest consulting firms in Quebec, Vincent brings a wealth of expertise in financial strategy. He further honed his skills during his 1.5-year tenure as Director of Finance for an international billion-dollar company. Vincent excels in financial planning and budgeting, strategic planning, risk management, and investor relations, making him a key contributor to Prevu3D’s financial and strategic growth.